Recalls for 2009 Gmc W5500

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Posted on: 2009-02-04
Description
Izusu is recalling 2,836 my 2008-2009 npr/nqr and nrr, gmc w3500, 4500 and 5500, chevrolet w3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks.  The propeller shaft was manufactured with insufficient high frequency heat treatment.  As a result, the affected portion of the propeller shaft may not maintain its durability through the expected vehicle useful life.

Consequence
The propeller shaft could break off while the vehicle is being driving, which would result in the vehicle stalling and coasting to a stop, or loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge.  The recall began on march 5, 2009.  Owners may contact isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.

Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .